A Politician's Guide to Social Media

These tips simply show you some basic ideas - there are so many additional ways to take it further and optimize your social media presence.

With campaign season in full swing, this video is for public officials and political office candidates. In "A Politician's Guide to Social Media", Kristy shares several tips on using social media in the political space. She mentions former Rep. Andrew Weiner, Troy Mayor Janice Daniels, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Politwoops and more.

Don't post anything you wouldn't want to see in tomorrow's paper

Know your agency's social media policy

Talk like a real person

Abide by campaign and open meeting laws

Never cross the streams!

These tips simply show you some basic ideas - there are so many additional ways to take it further and optimize your social media presence. Have fun and enjoy the journey!

Kristy is known as “GovGirl” in the government technology industry. She is a former city government web manager who has a passion for social media, technology and the lighter side of government life. Kristy is the CEO of Government Social Media.

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Kristy Dalton

Kristy is known as “GovGirl” in the government technology industry. She is a former city government web manager who has a passion for social media, technology and the lighter side of government life. Kristy is the CEO of Government Social Media.